My Surprise Mate

Dane moved Kyra’s bassinet from the living room into our bedroom.

As I got Kyra situated in our room, Dane went outside to talk to the guys and fill them in.

He wasn’t gone long and told me our house would be guarded from now until Devin is found.I had this gut feeling there was more going on than we realized.I couldn’t sleep at all, and Dane slept off and on.I lay there watching Kyra most of the night and every little noise I heard had me sitting up in bed.

Kyra woke up around five that morning and I decided to stay up for the day.

After getting us both dressed, I headed to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Kyra seemed to be her normal happy self just like any other morning, blissfully unaware of what was going on.

Unsure if all three guys had stayed outside all night or not, I opened the front door and stepped out to find Zayd standing near the steps, "Good morning," I told him.

He smiled at me as he walked up the steps, "Morning dear.You should still be asleep."

He pulled me in for a hug.

Zayd and Adria acted like parents I never had, and they always seemed to help ease my worries.

"I couldn’t sleep and, besides, Kyra woke up hungry this morning."

he smiled and nodded his head, "well she is a growing girl, and we tend to eat more than normal humans."

"l was going to offer some breakfast and coffee but wasn’t sure or Colby.

"I'll take some coffee," Zayd replied.

"Me too!" I turned to find Ash walking toward the porch.

Neither of them looked as tired as I felt this morning.I led them into the kitchen and started pouring them each a cup while they sat down at the table.

"Good morning little princess," Zayd cooed to Kyra.She smiled brightly at him as he picked her up.

"Did y’all stay outside the whole night?" I questioned them.

"Yes and no,"

Ash started, "Four people were guarding all night, but we did rotate out with three of our best warriors to be able to squeeze in a little sleep."

I nodded in understanding as I handed them their mugs.

"Don’t forget Adria was here periodically through the night too."

"I had no idea she was out here too."

I watched as Zayd and Ash exchanged a knowing look, "What you have never seen is pissed off Adria when her family is being threatened.She wasn’t necessarily coming out to help guard but more to make sure we were doing it the ‘right’ way."

Both guys began to laugh, "she had us stationed around the house so there wasn’t a single side left unprotected, and every 15 minutes we had to switch spots to keep us alert."

Zayd was shaking his head as he spoke.

Dane walked into the kitchen wearing only a pair of sweatpants that hung dangerously low on his hips.

"Did we wake you?" I asked as he wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on top of mine.

He was watching Zayd playing with Kyra.

"No, you didn’t wake me.It’s just time to get up."

The front door opened as Adria came rushing in, have no idea how much trouble you two were fixing to be in." she pointed her finger at Ash and Zayd.

"Holly invited us in for coffee,"

Zayd started telling her as he walked toward her with Kyra, "you know I would never leave this angel unprotected."

Adria sighed, "I know honey, I just...I won’t let them get to her."

Zayd handed Kyra to her, "None of us will,"

Ash finally spoke.

I looked at Dane when there was a light knock at the door, "It’s Genesis and Blaze,"

Ash said as he went to open the door.

"Good morning,"

Genesis greeted as she followed Blaze into the house.

Blaze went straight to Adria and began talking to Kyra.

After setting Kyra on her playmat, Adria came and sat down at the table with us, "Should we have our meeting now or later in the office?"

She cut straight to the point.

"We just need Colby here and we can do it now.No reason to wait." I answered.

"He’s on his way,"

Dane reached over, slipping his hand into mine.

arrived within minutes and took a seat at the

‘dream’ and received many

was talking, making me feel as if they knew something the rest of

asked, looking back

are some things that just

my hand

as I stared at

friendly, maybe a little too friendly, and when he told us about the

that? Now we are to believe that Devin and Nyla were able to not only bring him down but wound him

never been one to tolerate disrespect from anyone.He’s a very strict ruler.His command alone can even bring an Alpha to his knees, yet he couldn’t stop his

I repeated what Jarek

babe, but in all honesty, Apollo could have taken them both down without hurting them.His command

to think of anything that seemed odd, but other than what Dane pointed out, I couldn’t remember anything that would make me feel as though he had

Apollo is a part of

looked at Zayd this time who had

part of this than any of us realized.I know this isn’t something you want to hear, but we don’t think he can be

Zayd told me gently.

thought of being betrayed by my father, the

think you could get in

can about this prophecy.Ash and Colby, I need training kicked back up and regular sweeps up to

of heads, a resounding,

to the door as everyone slowly left, "When your dad calls, you need

me as he sat down next to me.I was now sitting

really in

the packhouse soon.I have some phone calls to make.Do you want to stay home today, or do you want to

the packhouse." I smiled

don’t want you out walking around by yourself, especially

at him in

when their next move would be? We walked together to the packhouse, stopping a few times to speak with a few

to the office next door to his where Adria and Genesis currently

had large books in front of them

"Any luck?"

down in her bounce seat.I’m pretty sure Kyra has toys,

shaking their heads, "Not yet, but we just got

Adria replied.

through the pages as I scanned for anything

but the Moon Goddess has appeared in dreams before.But it doesn’t really go into details or say anything of real importance

stated as she

need to go get Blaze and I will be

the door, "Any luck?" he asked

reading and stood stretching her limbs out, "Not yet dear.Where

he said he would meet us

wall above the door, surprised to see it was already time for

would explain

isn’t about to miss a

downstairs together, meeting up with everyone as we

Kyra in her highchair between

everything that has happened and is still happening, I couldn’t help but realize that even though Apollo has been friendly since meeting

focused mainly on

it was odd until

time I would ask about Devin, the prophecy, or how things were going there, Apollo would always quickly

murmured lost

think we should

became one of worry, but

this with Devin? I mean, I know that Dane doesn’t really trust him, but could Apollo be the mastermind behind this? I didn’t know Devin well enough to

to believe that Apollo’s intentions had been anything but good—unfortunately, it looked like he had played

her house so they could take a nap while the

behind all of this," I stated not waiting for everyone to

in surprise at

calls with him.Every phone call is about me and Kyra, mainly Kyra though.Anytime I ask about Devin, or how things are going there, or the prophecy, he is quick to change the subject or gives me very vague answers in return.Then there is the whole "attack".. that really

engulfed in silence once I finished

pacing the office to gauge

playing a part, but whether he is the brains or not I can’t say.I think that Devin is cleverer than you think.We definitely shouldn't underestimate him."

head as I

did the phone

I looked at Zayd.

he was on the phone before lunch, and I am

planning to come and speak

face a little, "Why not talk on the phone

at me, "Vampires are

down, "And your pacing is about to drive

sat down with a sigh, wishing none of this

Zayd, "I spoke with Uncle

"I explained everything that was going on.He’s one of the very few people I fully trust to discuss this with.He asked about the bordering land.He wants to move his pack

as drastic as moving a whole pack, but then again, there aren't too many things he

why he felt he needed

to do that?" I finally

loyalty lies with his family and, as far as the Royal Pack goes, his loyalty is with you.He’s never been a huge fan

to hear his loyalty wasn’t with

me, but he has been willing to stand beside us

have Adria call

"remind Ash and Colby that Dominick will be coming sometime.We don’t need anyone

the office, the silence once again filling the